Chuffed to find this male Blue-winged Teal at Loch Loy near Nairn this afternoon.

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People always focus on the male mandarin duck because he’s so colorful, and the female gets overlooked. She has more muted colors for camouflage, which helps her stay safe while nesting & raising ducklings. She’s just as elegant , even if she’s not as flashy! #UKBirding #Birds #12DaysWild

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The great access debate continues As the UK Government prepares a consultation paper the right to roam debate rumbles on, writes Mark Avery, with increasing concern among conservationists:

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Moses and his wife Zipporah by Jacob Jordaens, 1650.

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A male Surf Scoter amongst the throng today during a brief look this morning, with 200+ velvets. This sighting 2 wks or so after I last saw it alongside another male. 2 Whooper SW over Aberlady village, with 5 Barnacles in the bay. #BirdingLothian #BirdingScotland

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